Agriculture Grants: 

Grants to Colorado nonprofit conservation organizations, municipalities, state agencies, and political subdivisions for high-impact, high-need projects to conserve open spaces. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a concept paper prior to applying. Funding is intended for high-quality projects with a monetary s...

Grants to Puerto Rico businesses, IHEs, and nonprofit institutions for scientific research projects. Funding is intended to support and expand the fields of technology and science in Puerto Rico. Project areas include environment, agriculture, electronics, medical devices, biotechnology, information technology, aerospace, ...

Grants to USA organizations, private entities, and local and state government agencies to assist agricultural producers in adopting conservation practices. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Activities must benefit producers who meet the EQIP program’s eligibility requi...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools and school districts, and government agencies to promote park areas and open spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of environmental stewardship; trails, parks, and public access; environmental education; and urban agr...

Grants of $250 and in-kind services to Minnesota residents for gardening and landscaping in eligible regions. Grantees participate in courses and workshops with a focus on water quality, and will receive in-kind assistance and a grant to install a garden project. Eligible applicants are residents of Dakota County.

Grants of up to $20,000 to Texas young farmers to create or expand agricultural businesses throughout the state. Funding is intended to support and increase agricultural activities within the State, address unmet financial needs, and help grow agricultural operations that positively impact Texas communities.

Grants of $15,000 to USA veterinary residents and graduate students at IHEs in eligible states for projects addressing sustainability in agriculture. Eligible states include Ohio, Missouri, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Grants of up to $5,000 to Montana individuals, businesses, agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments to support economic and agricultural development. Given the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, special attention will be paid to projects that strengthen and expand local food offering...

Grants to Oregon non-Federal governmental and non-governmental organizations, IHEs, and individuals to promote the development and implementation of creative conservation strategies and technologies on agricultural lands. Funding is intended to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches an...

Grants to USA and Territories research institutions, tribal governments, and state agencies for activities that support the maple syrup industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible programs must focus on market development and promotion or producer and landowner ...

Grants of $250 to Illinois educators for environmental educational activities. Funding is intended to encourage interest and understanding of natural environmental issues, including wildlife protection and the preservation and restoration of native habitats. Eligible uses of funds include: classroom equipment, books, guest...

In-kind support to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin 7th to 12th grade teachers for innovative projects and programs that integrate agricultural topics into a variety of curriculum areas. Teachers will receive educational lessons and resources, along with a classroom set of The Hungry Planet books by Peter Menzel.

Grants of up to $40,000 to North Dakota businesses to provide apprenticeship and internship positions for students in the following targeted industries: value-added agriculture, advanced manufacturing, energy, technology including cybersecurity, and tourism. Priority will be given to startup companies, companies that have ...

Grants of $500 to Georgia farmers in eligible counties that sell produce at farm stands or farmers markets for the purchase of reusable shopping bags to distribute to their customers. In addition to the cash grant, grantees will receive reusable shopping bags for distribution to shoppers. Eligible farmers are located in Ca...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Nebraska individuals, nonprofits, businesses, farms, municipalities, federal and state agencies, and schools, for environmental programming and education projects. Eligible program topic areas include the following: habitat, waste management, air quality, soil management, and surface and ground wa...

Grants to New York soil and water conservation districts to reduce and prevent watershed pollution. Funding is intended to support planning activities and projects to implement agricultural best management practice systems. The goal of the program is to mitigate or prevent the non-point source contribution from agricultura...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and agriculture-based for-profit businesses in eligible states to work with farmers on sustainable agriculture projects. Funding is intended to support the development and implementation of innovative solutions to sustainabi...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Delaware government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, producer organizations, and individual producers for projects that improve the food industry. Focus areas include research, food safety, nutrition education, disease and pest control, and food access in underserved communities. Projects...

Grants of up to $500 to North Carolina Pre-K through college level teachers in public and private schools, colleges, and universities for programs that are directly related to the local agricultural industry. Funding is intended to help teachers provide their students with valuable, real-world education and experiences dir...

Grants to Oregon government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and tribes for land conservation efforts. Funding is intended to protect agricultural land and prevent it from being used for non-agricultural purposes. Eligible lands for agricultural easements include cropland, rangeland, grassland, pastureland and non...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, soil and water conservation districts, municipalities, and county engineers for environmental conservation projects in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support activities and programs that promote the protection, preservation, and restoration of Lake Erie and its watershed. Pro...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, universities, and producer organizations to improve the market competitiveness of the agricultural industry. The purpose of the grant program is to promote access to produce that is grown locally and to support the specialty crop industry. Specialty crops are...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Montana conservation districts for the implementation of a broad range of projects to protect natural resources. Qualifying projects must be part of a conservation district plan and must demonstrate a conservation and public benefit.

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government entities for initiatives that promote economic development. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Special consideration is given to projects that assist tobacco-dependent, economically challenged, or rural areas of the state.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, corporations, agricultural businesses, agencies, groups, and local governments for activities that promote local agricultural industries and food systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority consideration will be given to ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kentucky privately owned farms to improve farm facilities, technology, and equipment. The purpose of this grant program is to help local agricultural operations become more energy-efficient, profitable, and sustainable. Applicants may also be reimbursed for a third-party energy audit.

Grants to Massachusetts municipal conservation and agricultural commissions to acquire land to protect, restore, and conserve the resources of the State. Funding is intended to support the procurement of properties such as fields, forests, habitats, and historic or cultural resources which offer passive recreational access...

Grants to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin high schools in eligible counties to enhance agricultural programs in local secondary schools. Funding is intended to support educational programming and equipment purchases that encourage hands-on, technology-based learning, and widen students' perspective of the rapidly changi...

Grants to California government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribes for preservation initiatives. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support land acquisition in order to protect important agricultural lands under threat of conver...

Grants of up to $8,000 per year to Kentucky restaurants, food distributors, and other food service businesses to reimburse the purchase or sale of agricultural products grown within the state. Funding is intended to help qualifying participants enhance their products and menus with locally sourced ingredients. The goal of ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations in the funding source's service area for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of economic development, disaster relief, education and leadership, community services, and the environment.

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that enhance and promote a positive relationship between people and their natural environment. The Foundation has supported projects such as environmental education, water testing, and land easements and acquisitions.

Grants to Alberta IHEs, municipalities, industry organizations, agri-processors, research associations, and indigenous groups to improve early detection of diseases that pose threats to animal health, food safety, and plant health. Interested applicants should contact staff prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intend...

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs related to healthcare, community service, youth groups, schools, and agricultural research and education. Funding is primarily intended for programs in the counties of San Patricio, Refugio, Live Oak, Kleberg, Jim Wells, Bee, Aransas, and Nueces.

Grants of up to $50,000 to Nebraska organizations, academic institutions, industry groups, farms, and individual growers for projects that enhance and promote a specific area of the food industry. Funding is intended to support projects that will improve grape and wine production throughout the state.

Grants to Prince Edward Island registered charities for activities that strengthen local communities. Funding is intended to support community needs, engage citizens, and enhance the quality of life in the region. The funding source offers private scholarships in addition to Community Grants that support various causes thr...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Northern California nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation and protection programs and projects in eligible regions. Eligible regions include: the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, Bay Area, Central Valley, Central Coast, and North Coast. Areas of focus include, but...

Prizes to USA PreK-12 schools for imaginative use of repurposed juice and milk cartons in creating or enhancing a school garden. Some of the prizes will be awarded specifically in the categories of creative arts, health and nutrition, STEM, and environmental stewardship.

Grants of up to $300 to Colorado organizations and groups in eligible regions for programs and activities that improve the local environment and foster the beautification, sustainability, and resilience of the community. Funding is intended for community enhancement projects within the Manitou Springs community.

Grants to New Jersey organizations, corporations, cooperatives, government agencies, school boards, institutions, and universities for projects that advance the production and marketing of wine. Eligible requests include research and development projects involving viticultural and wine-making processes, as well as the mark...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and churches for programs that benefit low income community residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a pre-application before submitting a final application. Funding is intended for charitable programs to assist seniors,...

Grants to Indiana educators and farm organizations for educational programs. The purpose of this program is to support new activities and programs that promote agriculture and education. Eligible expenses include classroom materials and supplies. Grant funds may also be used to attend events.

Grants totaling $40,000 to Ontario nonprofits in eligible counties to meet the needs of local food security programs. Eligible applicants may request capital funding support for programs that address the areas of self-sufficiency, nutrition, or food literacy. Preference is given to programs that have elements of sustainabi...

Grants ranging from $4,000 to $8,000 to Texas and New Mexico Pueblo Indian tribal communities and organizations, as well as non-Pueblo organizations that serve Pueblo communities. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote the continuity or preservation of Pueblo culture and tradition.

Grants to New York municipalities in eligible regions to develop plans and projects that address conservation goals. Funding is intended to support activities related to regional planning, the protection of natural and cultural resources, heritage and environmental education, economic development, and increasing public acc...

Loans to Florida small business owners for financial recovery efforts related to economic damage as a result of Coronavirus/COVID-19. Loans are intended to close the gap between the time a major catastrophe hits and when a business has secured longer-term recovery resources, such as sufficient profits from a revived busine...

Grants for Maryland public space greening projects that take place within eligible neighborhoods. Funding is intended to support the planting of shrubbery, flowers, and trees and the creation and maintenance of flower beds. Eligible projects are those that improve public space in Bolton Hill.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments and agricultural businesses, associations, cooperatives, and networks to enhance food markets and businesses, improve agricultural products and direct producer-to-consumer markets, sales, and activities. Required registrations ma...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, public institutions, and agencies for initiatives to improve the quality of life of rural residents. Funding is intended for education, land conservation, local food initiatives, social services, environment, cultural resources, and historic preserva...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio youth agricultural organizations to support community development projects. Funding is intended to support programs within the focus areas of education, economic development, and agricultural awareness and promotion. Priority will be given to projects focused on teaching children the origin o...